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Commercial Property Law

This focused webinar series will discuss the latest key developments which will impact upon the commercial property market.

Our February webinar will focus on the difficulties which still surround the law on rights of light, the Law Commission's proposal for change and the alternatives which are available. Our April webinar will explore the continuing trend resulting from the economic recession, of insolvency within commercial property. With key insights into the retail sector and a discussion of rent following administration, our expert speakers will provide an understanding of the biggest insolvency issues affecting commercial property.

Webinars coming up

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WR0714

Commercial leases

18/09/2014

WR1014

Planning II

15/10/2014

WR1114

Enfranchisement of mixed use developments

18/11/2014

Webinars available to view now

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WR0114

A guide through the smog - energy, environment and commercial property

22/01/2014

WR0214

Emerging from the shadows a year on - key developments in rights of light

10/02/2014

WR0314

Property taxation

04/03/2014

WR1214

Overage

24/03/2014

WR0414

Issues in insolvency for property practitioners

07/04/2014

WR0514

Residential service charges and mixed use developments

01/05/2014

WR0814

Competition and Property - Exploring the interface

21/05/2014

WR0914

Property taxation II

18/06/2014

WR0614

A blueprint for understanding the law of planning

17/07/2014

Commercial and Company Law

RBS research indicates the UK businesses' appetite for mergers and acquisitions has risen dramatically in recent years. In 2012 58% of mid and large-sized UK companies were actively considering acquiring other businesses. This is a dramatic rise compared to just 34% in 2011. Many of these companies are looking to buy or merge with a foreign business.

If you are considering a merger or acquisition, it is essential to examine regulatory issues which might arise. In this series of interactive webinars our expert speakers will offer you useful tips to ensure compliance.

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WC0214

Public procurement

05/02/2014

WC0314

Contract law update

10/03/2014

WC0414

Drafting commercial contracts

03/04/2014

WC0114

E-Commerce

16/05/2014

WC0614

Liability provisions

23/06/2014

WC0714

Competition law developments for commercial lawyers

15/07/2014

WC0814

Consumer Rights Directive

19/09/2014

WC0514

Commercial agency

30/10/2014

Competition Law

2014 is a key year for competition law. With the introduction of the CMA in April, the move towards criminalisation of cartels, and the continual push, at both UK and EU level, towards private enforcement it would be naïve to assume that it is going to be a quiet 12-months. Our series of webinars will prepare you for the challenges ahead and ensure you are aware of all the latest developments.

Our April webinar will consider the impact of the Lundbeck decision on patent settlements. In June our expert speakers will assess the dramatic changes to private enforcement which are likely to be brought about following the passing of the Consumer Rights Bill.

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WQ0114

Latest development in cartels

25/02/2014

WQ0314

Patent Settlements

09/04/2014

WQ0414

Economics and competition law

20/05/2014

WQ0214

Private enforcement and competition law

19/06/2014

Construction Law

The press is heralding a regeneration in the construction industry, with many public projects such as Crossrail and the tram network in Nottingham, under way. However, the industry is a long way from a full recovery. Our tailored webinar series, delivered by expert speakers, will ensure that you have the practical know-how to address the problems which arise in construction projects.

This year's webinar series will assess the legal challenges which arise in the construction industry and offer you practical solutions to address them. Our February webinar will dispel the myths surrounding Building Information Modelling (BIM), clarify the legal issues and analyse how these should be reflected in contract documents. As many more firms work on international projects we will examine the latest developments affecting them in our November webinar.

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WO0114

Legal consequences of Building Information Modelling (BIM)

07/02/2014

WO0314

Insolvency in the construction industry – practical tips

07/03/2014

WO0414

Warranties and third party rights update

02/04/2014

WO0514

NEC – practical tips and pitfalls

02/05/2014

WO0614

Bonds and guarantees – drafting best practice

02/06/2014

WO0914

Construction insurance – what options are available?

22/09/2014

WO1014

Adjudication update

17/10/2014

WO1114

Latest developments in international construction projects

17/11/2014

Corporate Crime

The regulatory landscape for corporate crime is changing and our Corporate Crime webinars will review these developments and analyse the latest case law. The recently created FCA aims to take a revolutionary approach to supervision and enforcements. It has created a new policy, risk and research division which will detect failures and intervene earlier on.

David Green QC, the Director of the SFO, continues to take a tough stance. In his recent comments concerning Libor investigations he has indicated that there will be significant developments in due course. Furthermore, he has promised that, on his watch 'the SFO will never decline to investigate on grounds of cost'. The Crime and Courts Act 2013 which received Royal Assent in April 2013 introduced Deferred Prosecution Agreements.

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WM0214

Deferred Prosecution Agreements and other sentencing issues

12/02/2014

WM0314

Update on the regulatory landscape

26/03/2014

WM0514

Confiscation, restraint orders and civil recovery update

08/05/2014

WM0914

Money laundering update

09/09/2014

WM1114

Latest developments in corruption and fraud

12/11/2014

Corporate Law

The corporate law landscape is undergoing rapid change, making it essential for corporate lawyers to keep up-to-date. Our webinars are based on extensive research with practitioners, ensuring that they cover new legislation and offer you practical guidance on the issues you address every day.

The UK Listing Regime underwent significant changes on 1 October 2012 with further amendments to the sponsor regime coming in on 31 December 2012. Our January webinar will analyse the new rules and examine their impact. It is expected that the FCA will start work in 2013, it will regulate conduct in retail, wholesale, financial markets and the infrastructure that supports these. Our March webinar will examine its powers and the likely consequences for the regulatory regime.

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VC0214

Advanced developments in M&A

04/02/2014

VC0314

London Stock Exchange Rules

10/03/2014

VC0414

Private Equity update

04/04/2014

VC0514

AIM-related developments

13/05/2014

VC0614

FCA and the Listing Rules

17/06/2014

VC0714

Share sales and purchases

24/07/2014

VC1214

Practical insights into the Takeover Code

24/09/2014

VC0914

Boardroom coups and shareholder activism

13/10/2014

VC1014

Corporate governance developments

30/10/2014

VC1114

Directors' duties

20/11/2014

Criminal Law

This year's Criminal Law webinars will offer essential practical updates on the key areas of concern.

Our June webinar will review how the recent changes to sentencing of drug and sexual offences are working in practice and offer you tips for using the guidelines. In October our speakers will review the latest amendments to the Criminal Procedure Rules ensuring that you are fully up-to-date.

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WU0614

Update on sentencing, including in the youth courts

02/06/2014

WU1014

Criminal Procedure Rules update

01/10/2014

Dispute Resolution

After a year of momentous change following the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act coming into force, now is the time to take stock and assess its practical impact.

The Act radically altered the landscape for civil litigation funding and we have dedicated two webinars exclusively to costs, budgeting and funding. We also have further webinars looking at the general changes to civil procedure rules, Part 36 and case management which will ensure that you are completely up-to-date on how to operate in the post-Jackson landscape. Our expert speakers will also cover ubiquitous areas such as contract drafting, interim applications and service of documents.

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WD0114

Alternative dispute resolution

30/01/2014

WD0214

Funding in the post-Jackson world

25/02/2014

WD0314

Experts and witness statements

05/03/2014

WD0414

Costs and budgeting – where are we now?

27/03/2014

WD0514

CPR update

10/04/2014

WD0614

Case management after Jackson reform

28/04/2014

WD0714

Part 36 – tips for success

07/05/2014

WD0814

Disclosure and e-disclosure update

05/06/2014

WD0914

Service of documents – practical tips

03/07/2014

WD1014

Contracts and tort update

03/09/2014

WD1114

Cross-border litigation – latest developments

01/10/2014

WD1214

Interim applications update

04/11/2014

Employment Law

Employment law has entered into a period of transformation. Amendments to both TUPE and settlement agreements are amongst the most notable examples of this change. Our employment series has been specifically researched so that it brings together both advanced, technical areas of law, with timely updates and valuable tips.

In May, our expert speakers will explore the changes to the law of pre-termination negotiations, including the implications for protected conversations and the future of exit packages. Our June webinar will take a look back on the introduction of Tribunal fees and assess the likely issue of fines.

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WE0414

Discrimination law

20/01/2014

WE1014

Introduction to TUPE [ESSENTIALS]

28/02/2014

WE0814

Employment status

13/03/2014

WE1214

How to conduct due diligence [ESSENTIALS]

25/03/2014

WE1114

Introduction to settlement agreements [ESSENTIALS]

11/04/2014

WE0714

Advanced settlement agreements and pre-negotiation termination

15/05/2014

WE0514

Tribunal procedure

11/06/2014

WE0214

Pensions and employment

01/07/2014

WE0914

Restrictive covenants and social media

28/07/2014

WE0114

Advanced TUPE

08/09/2014

WE0314

Tricky issues in pay

08/10/2014

WE0614

Performance management

10/11/2014

Environmental Law

We are delighted to announce the launch of a new environmental law webinar series for 2014 produced by LexisNexis in partnership with UKELA. The programme reflects the current topical issues relevant to environmental law. The webinars will offer practical insights and useful tips from a panel of experienced barristers and top private practice, regulatory and industry speakers. Topical issues covered include the new Water Bill, hydrocarbon fracking and contamination.

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VN0114

Environmental reporting

23/01/2014

VN0214

Water and flooding

14/02/2014

VN0314

Contamination

20/03/2014

VN0414

Energy

15/05/2014

VN0714

Permitting and enforcement

26/06/2014

VN0913

Planning (EIA and Habitats Directive)

17/09/2014

VN1014

Waste

16/10/2014

VN1114

Environmental litigation

19/11/2014

Family Law

Our Family Law webinar series has been researched to ensure a highly practical, relevant programme. Our industry expert speakers will be able to guide you through the key technical and structural changes occurring within family law.

The case of Petrodel v Prest, in 2013, brought into focus family law's juxtaposition to corporate law. Our January webinar will discuss the implications of this case, the enduring sanctity of the corporate veil and the extent to which trusts have been affected. Our July webinar will assess the often ignored interface between family law and pensions, with a key focus on both the public and the private sectors.

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WF0114

Invading foreign assets - developments post-Prest

27/01/2014

WF0614

Pre-nups and post-nups

27/02/2014

WF0414

Financial orders

18/03/2014

WF0714

The business of family law

30/04/2014

WF0214

International family law

19/05/2014

WF0514

Schedule 1 and TOLATA

16/06/2014

WF0314

Family law and pensions

16/07/2014

WF0814

Private children update

23/09/2014

WF0914

Public children update

03/11/2014

Financial Services law

The recent economic downturn has led to an overhaul of financial markets and their regulation. The new FCA will take over regulation of consumer credit from the OFT and they have published their detailed proposals in CP13/10. We will examine the practical impact of this reform in our webinar on 11 July.

Significant legislative changes are likely to change the current financial landscape as we know it, not least with the implementation of MiFID II, which will completely overhaul the OTC market. And this is not the only major regulatory change on the horizon. Market participants will also need to focus on delivery of changes that will be required from Basel III/CRD IV, EMIR and MAD II. Our 2014 webinar schedule has been produced to guide you through these developments with advice and guidance from our panel of leading experts.

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WS0214

EMIR

31/01/2014

WS0414

CRD IV - lessons learned

14/03/2014

WS0514

Consumer credit update

13/06/2014

WS0614

The regulators - supervision, authorisation and priorities

11/07/2014

WS0914

Collective investment schemes

05/09/2014

WS1014

Insurance - latest developments

06/10/2014

WS1114

Financial markets regulation

21/11/2014

WS1214

Safeguarding client assets and monies

05/12/2014

Immigration Law

Our immigration law webinar series launched in the second half of 2013, and has proven to be incredibly popular. In 2014, this excellent series will look at the core issues relating to the Points Based System, whilst also exploring the overlap between immigration and employment law.

Our June event will provide an examination of the incredibly technical area of Appendix FM, including key practical examples, and an exploration of the human rights issues which may arise.

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VI0114

Tier 2

06/02/2014

VI0214

Tier 1

11/03/2014

VI0414

Tier 4

29/04/2014

VI0614

Immigration and employment

22/05/2014

VI0714

Family and Appendix FM

20/06/2014

In-house Counsel

Our series of webinars has been designed to guide you through the pressures in-house counsel are facing to cut legal costs, while achieving greater value.

Our expert speakers will give you practical tips on how to optimise your team to achieve greater success.

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WH0314

Strategic skills for in-house counsel – are legal departments just a ‘counter-balance’?

04/02/2014

WH0513

Managing your relationship with law firms

21/03/2014

WH0914

Corporate governance from the in-house counsel perspective

23/05/2014

WH1014

Corporate compliance and business risk management

24/09/2014

Intellectual Property Law

The last 12 months has seen many decisions and regulatory developments impacting the IP sector. Our series of webinars has been developed after close consultation with the IP community to ensure the programme reflects the issues that you deal with on a daily basis.

Our April webinar will examine how the Unitary Patent Court will work in practice and look at its impact on the cost of litigation. In June, our panel of leading private practice and industry experts will consider the impact of social media on IP and debate issues, including who is responsible for employees' usage of social media. Other topical issues to be covered include linking and framing, image rights and passing off, IP, competition law and keyword advertising.

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WN0114

Linking and framing on the internet

24/01/2014

WN0214

Liability of ISPs and other intermediaries

03/02/2014

WN0314

Image rights and passing off

17/03/2014

WN0414

The Unified Patent Court

04/04/2014

WN0514

Keyword advertising and use of trade marks online

09/06/2014

WN0614

IP and social media

26/06/2014

WN0914

IP and competition law

18/07/2014

WN1014

Trade secrets and confidentiality

12/09/2014

WN1114

Brand protection and ICANN's new gLTD programme

30/09/2014

WN1214

The future of designs

10/10/2014

WN0714

IP licence disputes

07/11/2014

WN0814

Surveys and witness gathering in trade mark and passing off cases

04/12/2014

IT Law and Practice

IT law is developing as fast the technology it deals with. Our IT Law and Practice webinars will ensure that you stay one step ahead of the legal issues and risks presented by new technology.

In our March webinars we will assess the legal challenges presented by mobile apps. In April we explore how to use open source software safely. Within the series our expert speakers will also discuss the legal issues surrounding social media for brands including complaints and take down procedures. Finally the ever popular webinars on IT contacts and data protection will ensure that you are up-to-date on the latest regulation and case law underpinning this evolving area of law.

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WB0214

Update on IT contracts

13/02/2014

WB0314

Legal issues for mobile apps

06/03/2014

WB0414

How to mitigate the risks of open source software

29/04/2014

WB0514

Latest developments in privacy and data protection

12/05/2014

WB0614

Legal issues in social media

12/06/2014

WB0914

Latest developments in public procurement

11/09/2014

WB1014

Outsourcing, insourcing and crowdsourcing

14/10/2014

WB1114

How to manage disputes and keep workflow going

19/11/2014

WB1214

How to manage your online presence

03/12/2014

Legal Practice Management

With the introduction of new entrants into the market, and a developing, diversified legal offering available to clients, it is vital now more than ever, to ensure that law firms are being managed effectively. Our specifically designed Legal Practice Management webinar series will keep you up-to-date with the developments occurring within law firm management, as well as key tips on how to stay ahead of the curve.

Our June webinar will assess the benefits that branding can have on the success of a law firm, as well as other ways to differentiate your practice. Our September event will discuss the latest developments within the world of ABS, including benefits and concerns for converting your firm. This is an incredibly useful knowledge tool for anybody responsible for the strategic development of a law firm.

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WA0214

Managing risk following the introduction of COLPs and COFAs

14/02/2014

WA0314

Information Technology: How to manage IT in your firm

28/03/2014

WA0414

Professional Indemnity Insurance

09/05/2014

WA0614

Differentiation, lead generation and branding

06/06/2014

WA0914

Changing models of law firms - franchising, virtual law

24/06/2014

WA1014

Alternative Business Structures - the latest developments

25/09/2014

WA1114

Building client relationships

13/10/2014

WA1214

How to grow market share

14/11/2014

Local Government Law

Meticulously researched with a wide range of experts within both local authorities and private practice, this webinar will explore the practical impact of the Localism Act.

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WG0214

Latest developments in localism

03/03/2014

Pensions Law

This webinar series will discuss the latest developments and key trends which will impact upon the pensions industry in 2014 and beyond.

Our February webinar will discuss the 'hot potato' of pensions liberation, the viewpoint of HMRC and the practical issues arising. Our June event will analyse the latest developments within automatic enrolment, how this is being implemented for smaller businesses, and the lessons that can be learnt.

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VP0214

Pensions liberation

10/02/2014

VP0614

TUPE for pensions practitioners

08/04/2014

VP1114

Contracting out

06/05/2014

VP0114

Auto-enrolment - lessons learnt

11/06/2014

VP0914

DC governance

10/07/2014

VP0714

GMP Equalisation

11/09/2014

VP1014

Exploring the interface - actuaries and pensions practitioners

06/10/2014

VP0314

Public sector pensions

03/11/2014

Personal Injury Law

The Legal Aid Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act had a vast impact on the personal injury landscape. A year after it coming into force, now is the time to analyse its practical impact.

One of the webinars in the series is dedicated to litigation costs and funding, specifically for personal injury claims. A webinar on the claims portal will examine how its extension to cover employers and public liability is working in practice. The impact of reforms on clinical negligence claims has been less significant, with some expecting a rise in lawyers taking on this work, our February webinar will offer you an update on the latest developments affecting this area. There has recently been a flurry of news reports on medical devices ranging from hip replacements to breast implants going wrong. Our speakers for the June webinar will review this growing area of law.

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WI0114

The claims portal – how is it working in practice?

28/01/2014

WI0214

Latest developments in clinical negligence

11/02/2014

WI0314

Health and Safety – review of case law and regulation

12/03/2014

WI0414

Litigation costs and funding for personal injury claims

08/04/2014

WI0514

Maximising damages and quantum – practical tips

14/05/2014

WI0614

When medical devices go wrong

10/06/2014

WI0914

Employers' liability update

10/09/2014

WI1014

Update on industrial disease

07/10/2014

WI1114

Asbestos claims – analysis of recent case law and regulation

06/11/2014

Practice Risk & Compliance

The Legal Aid Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act had a vast impact on the personal injury landscape. A year after it coming into force, now is the time to analyse its practical impact.

One of the webinars in the series is dedicated to litigation costs and funding, specifically for personal injury claims. A webinar on the claims portal will examine how its extension to cover employers and public liability is working in practice. The impact of reforms on clinical negligence claims has been less significant, with some expecting a rise in lawyers taking on this work, our February webinar will offer you an update on the latest developments affecting this area. There has recently been a flurry of news reports on medical devices ranging from hip replacements to breast implants going wrong. Our speakers for the June webinar will review this growing area of law.

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VR0214

Outcomes-focused regulation and the SRA Handbook

30/01/2014

VR0314

Undertaking

28/02/2014

VR0514

Solicitors Accounts Rules - new and typical

28/03/2014

VR0714

Anti-corruption and bribery

27/06/2014

VR0614

Beyond-compliance - using your compliance system to monitor and measure KPIs

02/07/2014

VR0914

Anti-money laundering

25/09/2014

VR1014

Conflicts of interest

17/10/2014

VR1114

Data protection

24/11/2014

VR1214

Complaints handling and client care

04/12/2014

Private Client Law and Practice

As the UK population changes, so do the issues affecting private client lawyers. This year's Private Client Law and Practice webinar series is designed to cover the areas that are coming to the forefront of practice, along with practical guidance.

Our February webinar will focus on the issues involved when clients own assets in France and Spain. As the ageing population continues to grow, so do the concerns around the funding of care homes. Our May webinar will update you on the latest proposals in the Care Bill. Our speakers will also review latest developments surrounds inheritance tax, wills, probate and trusts ensuring that you are fully up-to-date.

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WW0114

Update on Inheritance Tax including HMRC's enquiries

29/01/2014

WW0214

Cross-border estate planning – France and Spain

26/02/2014

WW0314

Charities as beneficiaries

11/03/2014

WW0414

Latest developments in trusts litigation

09/04/2014

WW0514

Elderly clients update

06/05/2014

WW0614

Challenging wills and probate

04/06/2014

WW0714

Trusts drafting – practical tips

02/07/2014

WW0914

What Inheritance Tax reliefs are available?

04/09/2014

WW1014

Contentious probate update including costs issues

02/10/2014

WW1114

Lasting Powers of Attorney update

05/11/2014

WW1214

Constructive trusts

02/12/2014

Residential Property Law

This focused webinar series will discuss the latest developments that impact the residential property market.

Following the Government's consultation with the Association of British Insurers, our April webinar will focus on the cross-over between environmental law and residential property, paying specific attention to flooding issues. Our October webinar will analyse the technicalities and pitfalls involved in extension and enfranchisement.

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WV1014

New builds

05/02/2014

WV0314

A practical examination of property tax

05/03/2014

WV0514

Environmental issues

07/04/2014

WV0614

Residential services charges

08/05/2014

WV0714

Shared ownership

05/06/2014

WV0914

Conveyancing

07/07/2014

WV0214

Extension and enfranchisement

10/10/2014

WV1114

Leasehold issues

14/11/2014

Restructuring & Insolvency

This new webinar stream will provide practical guidance and expert insights on the legal aspects of restructuring and insolvency. Researched and produced in partnership with leading restructuring and insolvency professional body R3, these webinars will combine LexisNexis' and R3's expertise, to produce highly topical and indispensable training for professionals within this area of law. Aimed at insolvency and restructuring specialists in both law and accountancy practices, these webinars will also benefit specialists in other restructuring and insolvency-related matters.

Webinars taking place within this series include: Pensions and insolvency, antecedent transactions, partnership insolvency, restructurings and more.

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VA0114

Pensions and insolvency - corporate and personal

29/01/2014

VA0214

Antecedent transactions

26/02/2014

VA0314

Partnership insolvency

26/03/2014

VA0414

Restructurings

30/04/2014

Sports Law

The Sports Law arena is rapidly gaining momentum with many cases in recent news headlines. Our series of sports law webinars will cover all the latest regulatory and commercial developments and report on the impact of the most recent case law.

Match fixing has become a serious issue in sports from snooker and tennis through to cricket. The current economic climate has shone a spotlight on Financial Fair Play and salary caps. Our panel of private practice and industry experts will guide you through these and other topical issues including doping, ambush marketing and arbitration of sporting disputes at a time, and place, convenient to you.